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- Publication date
- 1976-06-09 ( check for other copies)
- Topics
- Soundboard, Charlie Miller
- Collection
- GratefulDead
- Band/Artist
- Grateful Dead
- Resource
- DeadLists Project
- Item Size
- 1.5G
Set 1
Cold Rain And Snow
Cassidy
Scarlet Begonias
The Music Never Stopped
Crazy Fingers
Big River
They Love Each Other
Looks Like Rain
Ship Of Fools
The Promised Land
Set 2
Saint Stephen ->
Eyes Of The World ->
Jam ->
Let It Grow ->
Drums ->
Let It Grow
Brown Eyed Women
Lazy Lightnin' ->
Supplication
High Time
Samson And Delilah
It Must Have Been The Roses
Dancing In The Street ->
Wharf Rat ->
Around And Around
Encore
Franklin's Tower
Cold Rain And Snow
Cassidy
Scarlet Begonias
The Music Never Stopped
Crazy Fingers
Big River
They Love Each Other
Looks Like Rain
Ship Of Fools
The Promised Land
Set 2
Saint Stephen ->
Eyes Of The World ->
Jam ->
Let It Grow ->
Drums ->
Let It Grow
Brown Eyed Women
Lazy Lightnin' ->
Supplication
High Time
Samson And Delilah
It Must Have Been The Roses
Dancing In The Street ->
Wharf Rat ->
Around And Around
Encore
Franklin's Tower
Notes
Patch Info:
Sony ECM-99A -> Master Cassette -> Dat -> CD (shnid=5982) supplies:
Cold Rain And Snow (0:00 - 0:42)
Big River (1:29 - 2:24)
Saint Stephen (0:00 - 0:59)
Notes:
-- All disc changes are seamless
-- Thanks to Joe B. Jones for his help with the pitch correction
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- 2008-10-23 13:45:53
- Identifier
- gd1976-06-09.sbd.miller.95399.sbeok.flac16
- Lineage
- Set 1: CD -> Samplitude Professional v10.1 -> Adobe Audition v1.5 -> FLAC Set 2: CD -> Samplitude Professional v10.1 -> FLAC
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Run time
- 197:23.27
- Source
- Set 1: SBD -> Master Cassette -> CD, Set 2: SBD -> Master Reel -> Dat -> Sonic Solutions -> CD
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- Charlie Miller
- Type
- sound
- Venue
- Boston Music Hall
- Year
- 1976
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(20)
Reviewer:
August West74
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September 18, 2023
Subject: Start at 2nd set
Subject: Start at 2nd set
First set is slow to get off the ground until around Scarlet and from then on, its pretty good but, nothing really stands out.
They come out swinging in ... the 2nd set however and don’t really let up. St Stephen! The Eyes is killer and the first High Time since 1970 fits in nicely. The encore of Franklin’s too was pretty rare, maybe the only one??
If I was alive to have been on this tour then I would have thought that three shows in, this was the best one so far. The five days off between the last show in Portland and this one (the first of a four night run) must have recharged the band’s batteries.
They come out swinging in ... the 2nd set however and don’t really let up. St Stephen! The Eyes is killer and the first High Time since 1970 fits in nicely. The encore of Franklin’s too was pretty rare, maybe the only one??
If I was alive to have been on this tour then I would have thought that three shows in, this was the best one so far. The five days off between the last show in Portland and this one (the first of a four night run) must have recharged the band’s batteries.
Reviewer:
spmeyers55
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January 16, 2022
Subject: Gorgeous Eyes
Subject: Gorgeous Eyes
You can really feel the joy of playing together again in this one. Everybody is great, but Phil is especially inspired. Great show in general, as has been
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noted. Excellent recording -- you can hear everyone, and the balance is spot on. Phil is prominent in the mix, which is nice cuz his playing throughout is superb.
Reviewer:
Anguilla19
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November 26, 2021
Subject: so nice
Subject: so nice
feel the liquid in
Reviewer:
DeadReckoning
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December 25, 2017
Subject: 70's Dead!
Subject: 70's Dead!
This show has a nice flow. The St.Stephen jam into Eyes is particularly expansive & exploratory. I love any show with a Lazy Lightening/Supplication.
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Its too bad they quit playing that one in the early 80's. Also this is a quality recording. Sounds really sweet!
Reviewer:
c-freedom
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June 9, 2016
Subject: Your rain falls like Crazy Fingers...
Subject: Your rain falls like Crazy Fingers...
The set list is super creative, the sound is yummy in my headphones...
Did not see any mention here in the reviews but the transition from Eyes>Let ... it Grow is sweet!!!
Wheel to the storm and FLY.
Did not see any mention here in the reviews but the transition from Eyes>Let ... it Grow is sweet!!!
Wheel to the storm and FLY.
Reviewer:
GWHayduke
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September 9, 2014
Subject: goosepimples
Subject: goosepimples
Hot damn! Let me start by saying I'm NOT a big fan of Donna... but on this LLR, the interplay with Bobby while Jerry noodles is fantastic! Oh, and yeah,
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probably the best CF I've ever heard. Hooray for '76!!
Reviewer:
gr8fuldad73
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June 14, 2013
Subject: bean town 76 '
Subject: bean town 76 '
Solid show with some very exceptional moments.the band sounds tight but there is a looseness in their playing that sounds gr8.very nice song selections
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and some incredible jams.
Reviewer:
GermanShepherd
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May 2, 2013
Subject: St. Stephen!
Subject: St. Stephen!
Listen to that audience reaction about 500 milliseconds into St. Stephen! Especially after the intermission, you gotta love this stuff.
Reviewer:
chris phillips
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March 27, 2013
Subject: differences in opinion
Subject: differences in opinion
I think Crazy Fingers had one of the best leads that could be quite extended and as gorgeous as any. I'm sorry it wasn't played throughout 1981 actually,
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because while Red Rocks(82)was sweet (and jammed out beautifully) it was getting late in the game.
This version is excellent and as nice as all the 76 ones. You have St. Stephen on top of that, so...no one's complaining then come in and shut the door.
This version is excellent and as nice as all the 76 ones. You have St. Stephen on top of that, so...no one's complaining then come in and shut the door.
Reviewer:
marcantoine
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April 8, 2012
Subject: Holly Eyes!!
Subject: Holly Eyes!!
One of my fave tunes and this one is one of the all time best! And so is this show, no question!!!
Reviewer:
Go Faster, Get Rounder
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January 23, 2012
Subject: This one is slammin
Subject: This one is slammin
Agree with Pangolin22 about 76 being an underrated year. I used to have a bunch of tapes from 76 that I listened to a fair amount, including some from
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this run. Then the digital stuff started happening and I really didn't go for the 76 shows at all for a long time. Now I am remembering how much I liked those 76 tapes and really digging the stellar fidelity of some of the 76 shows, like this one.
The fidelity on this is incredible. A couple of Aud. patches, and it was 76, but it is still stellar. Phil, Bob and Jerry are mixed just right--you can pretty much always hear just exactly what each of them is doing. Thank you yet again Charlie Miller--you do incredible work--listened to several versions of this show and yours just sparkles.
Also agree that Crazy Fingers usually didn't live up to its potential. Usually. On this night it sure has hell did. Freaking sublime.
The fidelity on this is incredible. A couple of Aud. patches, and it was 76, but it is still stellar. Phil, Bob and Jerry are mixed just right--you can pretty much always hear just exactly what each of them is doing. Thank you yet again Charlie Miller--you do incredible work--listened to several versions of this show and yours just sparkles.
Also agree that Crazy Fingers usually didn't live up to its potential. Usually. On this night it sure has hell did. Freaking sublime.
Reviewer:
ontheAT
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January 20, 2012
Subject: subtlety is key
Subject: subtlety is key
I agree with previous, the boys never did exploit Crazy Fingers properly over the years, I think it's one of those pieces that is mood/moment based...kind
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of have to sneak up on it sideways, if you attack it frontally it slips away, speaking as an artist...Personally I've always thought of Crazy Fingers as the ugly deformed brother of Dark Star. Dark Star is written better, and was certainly worked and exploited beyond it's merits. CzyFgs never was worked that way by the band, yet for some reason Jerry kept dragging it out and torturing us with it..(wait, did I say that? that's negative, sorry)
I think the best of set 1 is the beautiful Looks Like Rain and perfectly delivered Ship of Fools. Agreed that this version of Crazy is top shelf, if you like the song, which I don't.
Set 2 is completely inspired. St.Stephen opens hot, but the best part is the jam....Eyes into Let It Grow is seemingly a natural but did they ever do it before or after?...I'd have to check...Agree that this Eyes is all-time memorable, so is Let It Grow. Smoking set 2, really, great song selection, ebb and flow, Jerry's playing is so relaxed and conversational during this period. Finally, Franklin encore! Mercy me! Good stuff. Too much down time in set one drops it down from four stars.
I think the best of set 1 is the beautiful Looks Like Rain and perfectly delivered Ship of Fools. Agreed that this version of Crazy is top shelf, if you like the song, which I don't.
Set 2 is completely inspired. St.Stephen opens hot, but the best part is the jam....Eyes into Let It Grow is seemingly a natural but did they ever do it before or after?...I'd have to check...Agree that this Eyes is all-time memorable, so is Let It Grow. Smoking set 2, really, great song selection, ebb and flow, Jerry's playing is so relaxed and conversational during this period. Finally, Franklin encore! Mercy me! Good stuff. Too much down time in set one drops it down from four stars.
Reviewer:
Pangolin22
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March 2, 2011 (edited)
Subject: An underated run from THE underated year
Subject: An underated run from THE underated year
Poor 76, stuck between the twin peaks of 74 and 77 it gets no respect. The more you dig into these 76 shows the more you realize what you've been missing.
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I heard this run (9/10/11/12) years ago and thought I would pop back in and can't believe what I overlooked.
This show in particular is titanic. After a slowish start, the band begins to fire on all cylinders. The worst performances here are merely great while the high points, which are too numerous to mention, are some of the best of their kind. Just to try and pigeonhole a couple, I'll say that I believe that this Crazy Fingers could possibly be the best one they ever performed. The Saint Stephen>Eyes>Let It Grow is absolutely sublime and I wouldn't be shy about listing it in my all-time favourite Dead performances. Just listen to the crowd explode at the beginning of St. Stephen. The drummers completely rule of this version of Let it Grow... Bill just attacks the intro. Phil is out from and in charge through the whole show as well. And that gorgeous Charlie Miller sound...
Just listen to me, gushing like a schoolgirl. Just listen to this show and then the rest of
this run.
This show in particular is titanic. After a slowish start, the band begins to fire on all cylinders. The worst performances here are merely great while the high points, which are too numerous to mention, are some of the best of their kind. Just to try and pigeonhole a couple, I'll say that I believe that this Crazy Fingers could possibly be the best one they ever performed. The Saint Stephen>Eyes>Let It Grow is absolutely sublime and I wouldn't be shy about listing it in my all-time favourite Dead performances. Just listen to the crowd explode at the beginning of St. Stephen. The drummers completely rule of this version of Let it Grow... Bill just attacks the intro. Phil is out from and in charge through the whole show as well. And that gorgeous Charlie Miller sound...
Just listen to me, gushing like a schoolgirl. Just listen to this show and then the rest of
this run.
Reviewer:
Mr. Completely
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February 28, 2011
Subject: one of the prototypical Crazy Fingers
Subject: one of the prototypical Crazy Fingers
If you are looking for great versions of this song it's hard to point to one much better than this, but here are some others that are worth your time.
6-3 ... is beautiful but a little lethargic compared to this version.
6-14 is the other obvious 'best ever' contender when you're talking about versions with really clean sources. This one's a brilliant mix and very clean performance with great feeling & a nice transitional outro jam. A must-hear for fans of the song.
7-13 features another beautiful outro jam, longer than this one or 6-14, but the source is degraded (quite listenable though). Not the Bertha source, the other one is better IMO. The song performance (before the jam) is perhaps the most on-point and inspired of all!
9-30 has another sick outro jam but mumbled lyrics. Very cool but the flubs put it a step below.
For Brent era versions, the best I know of by far is 7-8-87 Roanoke, one of only two versions to come out of Space and a really superior rendition overall with a clean vocal delivery and wonderful feel. Unfortunately there's no A quality source for that under-the-radar show.
So if you like the Fingers, you've come to the right show, and those are my recommendations if you need more...YMMV and all that, so listen and decide for yourself! Enjoy!
6-3 ... is beautiful but a little lethargic compared to this version.
6-14 is the other obvious 'best ever' contender when you're talking about versions with really clean sources. This one's a brilliant mix and very clean performance with great feeling & a nice transitional outro jam. A must-hear for fans of the song.
7-13 features another beautiful outro jam, longer than this one or 6-14, but the source is degraded (quite listenable though). Not the Bertha source, the other one is better IMO. The song performance (before the jam) is perhaps the most on-point and inspired of all!
9-30 has another sick outro jam but mumbled lyrics. Very cool but the flubs put it a step below.
For Brent era versions, the best I know of by far is 7-8-87 Roanoke, one of only two versions to come out of Space and a really superior rendition overall with a clean vocal delivery and wonderful feel. Unfortunately there's no A quality source for that under-the-radar show.
So if you like the Fingers, you've come to the right show, and those are my recommendations if you need more...YMMV and all that, so listen and decide for yourself! Enjoy!
Reviewer:
JRimLik
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October 11, 2010
Subject: Great SHow and Tour
Subject: Great SHow and Tour
Someone below mentioned June '76, and I want to second it. Now unliek some others who may review this I was not seeign shows then, a bit befor emy time.
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My first show was not until '83. I saw a little over 90 shows, most from '83-'86. I always am big on '72-'74 like anyone, but this erea often gets overlooked. Some ragged playing for sure, who owuldn;t sound that way after 20 months off essentially, bringing The Vulcan back in to boot. But there are all kinds of great shows an dmoments, and they really shine. This being one of the strongest of the period. The Beacon shows were great, second night at Passic are other examples.
Oh, and can someone tll me what "sick quality" means? Is that good or bad? I never once heard that phrase on tour.
Oh, and can someone tll me what "sick quality" means? Is that good or bad? I never once heard that phrase on tour.
Reviewer:
gratedude69
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March 25, 2010
Subject: epic
Subject: epic
an epic epic show here, june 1976, what i would give to go back to that month
Reviewer:
fstalle
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March 18, 2010
Subject: sound
Subject: sound
great sound
Reviewer:
Folkhippy
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September 25, 2009
Subject: Everybody's Dancin'.....
Subject: Everybody's Dancin'.....
This is one of my favorite Dancin' in the Streets. Phil RIPS IT UP in a funky way...all through this song! While the Jerry solos aren't as impressive as
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the ones to come, this is really good for Phil and the way the band jams together, trading off solos between Jerry, Keith, and Bobby, with Phil bouncing around beneath them! It is GREAT!
Reviewer:
deadamerica
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September 9, 2009
Subject: sickness
Subject: sickness
super sick sound all the way through
Reviewer:
pulp79
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April 22, 2009 (edited)
Subject: Just plain Epic........
Subject: Just plain Epic........
I've recently been revisiting my '76's, a year often ignored by yours truly, but hearing this and and a few others again is making me seriously re-think
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that policy.
After a somewhat shaky start, by the middle of Scarlet the band is cooking, and they rarely let up until the final notes of Franklin's Tower have evaporated.
One of the main highlights for me is the stunning version of Crazy Fingers, although I wish Jerry's vocals were a little louder. But, I know how the song goes, and his serene playing more than makes up for the quiet vocals. I would have loved to hear where the band would have taken this song in '77, as the melody really lends itself to jamming, as this one proves. It could have become like another Sugaree. But it's hard to imagine a better version than this. The rest of the first set is above-average for '76, overall, but nothing to get all hysterical about.
The second set, however, is one of the best of '76, imo, and next to 9/27's face-melter, this one may be my favorite. Overall, it's not my favorite setlist, but setlists can be very decieving, as we all know.
When the first notes of St. Stephen play, their first in almost five years, the crowd goes absolutely INSANE! Sends chills up my spine. I'm actually glad the first minute is from an AUD, because it really sucks you in to the crowd, allowing you to feel what it must have been like to have been there that day to hear it. Then, much like 5/8/77's Minglewood, the sbd kicks in at the perfect time.
Eyes of the World may be the best mid-late 70's version I've ever heard, and I've heard a lot. I like how they perform it with that sudden shift while jamming, where it gets a little freakier, which they rarely did from '76 on. It is, however, in the opening jam instead of the closing jam, but it still rocks the jam session.
The other highlight is Wharf Rat, performed to perfection here. The slow breakdown in the middle actually gave me the chills, which is hard to do considering the countless different versions of the song I've heard. Then I nearly lost it when they broke into the "fly away" section. As Bob would say, "just exactly perfect."
The fact that this is my longest review proves what a great show this is, especially if you're a '68-'77 snob like me. This just might be the start of my first ever "'76 phase!"
As always, anything with Charlie Miller's name on it is gonna be excellent, sound-wise and performance-wise.
After a somewhat shaky start, by the middle of Scarlet the band is cooking, and they rarely let up until the final notes of Franklin's Tower have evaporated.
One of the main highlights for me is the stunning version of Crazy Fingers, although I wish Jerry's vocals were a little louder. But, I know how the song goes, and his serene playing more than makes up for the quiet vocals. I would have loved to hear where the band would have taken this song in '77, as the melody really lends itself to jamming, as this one proves. It could have become like another Sugaree. But it's hard to imagine a better version than this. The rest of the first set is above-average for '76, overall, but nothing to get all hysterical about.
The second set, however, is one of the best of '76, imo, and next to 9/27's face-melter, this one may be my favorite. Overall, it's not my favorite setlist, but setlists can be very decieving, as we all know.
When the first notes of St. Stephen play, their first in almost five years, the crowd goes absolutely INSANE! Sends chills up my spine. I'm actually glad the first minute is from an AUD, because it really sucks you in to the crowd, allowing you to feel what it must have been like to have been there that day to hear it. Then, much like 5/8/77's Minglewood, the sbd kicks in at the perfect time.
Eyes of the World may be the best mid-late 70's version I've ever heard, and I've heard a lot. I like how they perform it with that sudden shift while jamming, where it gets a little freakier, which they rarely did from '76 on. It is, however, in the opening jam instead of the closing jam, but it still rocks the jam session.
The other highlight is Wharf Rat, performed to perfection here. The slow breakdown in the middle actually gave me the chills, which is hard to do considering the countless different versions of the song I've heard. Then I nearly lost it when they broke into the "fly away" section. As Bob would say, "just exactly perfect."
The fact that this is my longest review proves what a great show this is, especially if you're a '68-'77 snob like me. This just might be the start of my first ever "'76 phase!"
As always, anything with Charlie Miller's name on it is gonna be excellent, sound-wise and performance-wise.
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